"Queen of the dance floor" - AI assisted Rockabilly original - #Rockabilly #BuddyHolly #1956

QUEEN OF THE DANCE FLOOR

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Music and lyrics: © RBR/The Retro Beat Repository/J Guilbault 2024 Created using UDIO.com (this video is not sponsored by UDIO) Mixing, editing, sound effects created in N-TRACK STUDIO 10 x 64

Hey music lovers,

Here’s a rockabilly tribute that takes you back to the heart of 1956, right in the middle of the first rockabilly wave. “Queen of the Dance Floor” has the same energy and charm reminiscent of Buddy Holly’s legendary Nashville session—specifically drawing inspiration from the feel of his song Midnight Shift. Unlike Holly’s Annie, though, this queen is the pride of her boyfriend, who fully understands her relentless thrill-seeking nature and her prowess on the dance floor.

Buddy’s Nashville session at Owen Bradley’s studio was somewhat unsuccessful at first. The songs recorded there weren’t released by DECCA until after his success with The Crickets. But today, those tracks with Sonny Curtis on lead guitar, Don Guess on bass, and sometimes Jerry Allison on drums are recognized as true rockabilly gems. One that stands out is “Rock Around with Ollie Vee,” but “Midnight Shift” has always been a personal favorite of mine.

In fact, I have to confess that when I paid my respects to Buddy Holly 23 years ago at his grave in Lubbock, I played my own personal cover of Midnight Shift. It’s a moment I still hold dear.

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#Rockabilly #BuddyHolly #1956